49ers aim for second-straight win to start season
49ers-Vikings from US Bank Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 18, will mark first time teams have met in Minnesota since 1998
49ers aiming for second-straight win, will try to start season 2-0 for fourth straight year
The 49ers and Vikings will meet on Sunday, Sept. 18 for the first time since 1998 in Minnesota. The 49ers will look to start the season 2-0 for the fourth straight year.
The 49ers are coming off a 31-14 road win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. The Vikings, meanwhile, lost their season opener 23-7 at home to the Green Bay Packers.
The 49ers have won three of the last four meetings between the two teams. The Vikings' last win over the 49ers came in 2014.
The 49ers are a 6.5-point favorite over the Vikings, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is 48 points.
Here are some key matchups to watch in the game:
- 49ers pass offense vs. Vikings pass defense: The 49ers have one of the most dynamic passing attacks in the NFL, led by quarterback Trey Lance. The Vikings allowed 225 passing yards per game last season, which ranked 21st in the NFL.
- 49ers run offense vs. Vikings run defense: The 49ers have a strong running game, led by running back Elijah Mitchell. The Vikings allowed 107.3 rushing yards per game last season, which ranked 14th in the NFL.
- Vikings pass offense vs. 49ers pass defense: The Vikings have a solid passing attack, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins. The 49ers allowed 203.3 passing yards per game last season, which ranked fourth in the NFL.
- Vikings run offense vs. 49ers run defense: The Vikings have a solid running game, led by running back Dalvin Cook. The 49ers allowed 112.9 rushing yards per game last season, which ranked 11th in the NFL.
The 49ers-Vikings game will be broadcast on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.
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